Hero's STEAM Center
Where Curiosity Leads to Discovery
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Explore big ideas. Build something new. Look deeper into the night sky. HERO’s STEAM Center creates hands-on opportunities for kids, families and our community to explore science, technology, engineering, art, math and astronomy—right here in Red Lodge, Montana.
Create, Explore, Learn.
Kids are naturally curious. So are adults.
But in a small community, opportunities to build robots, learn to code, experiment with engineering or look deep into space through a telescope aren't always easy to find.
Hero’s STEAM Center, Whistler Observatory and Red Lodge Dark Skies bring those experiences to Red Lodge—creating a place where people can ask questions, try new things and discover what’s possible.
Hero's STEAM Center
School Year Programs
From the Fall through Spring, Hero’s STEAM Engine offers the following programs:
Artemis III After-School Program this NASA-inspired exploration of hands-on challenges teaches students to build and program LEGO robots and design a launch mission, while building real-world skills in coding, problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking along the way.
Code Girls United gives students hands-on experience with coding and technology as they learn to design and build their own apps. Through creative projects, students develop problem-solving, collaboration, and real-world computer science skills.
Friday Nights Under the Stars
NEXT MEET UP: FRIDAY, Oct 30 at Dusk - Skies look clear
All ages are invited to join our night ski exerts on Firday nights to use the telescope and get here what stars are visible.
Groups are also welcome on Friday nights and can book a private event at the observatory located at Van Dyke Park at 902 S Airport Rd, Red Lodge, MT.
Whistler Observatory
Red Lodge Dark Skies
A Sky Worth Preserving
Red Lodge still has something many communities have lost: a truly dark night sky.
Red Lodge Dark Skies works with residents, businesses and community partners to reduce unnecessary light pollution and protect the night—for wildlife, for people and for generations who haven't looked up yet.
“HERO’s STEAM Center helps my son explore his scientific mind more deeply. We are so grateful to have this wonderful space in Red Lodge.”
— S. Milligan
Help Make the Next Discovery Possible
A small community can give kids big opportunities.
Your support helps HERO’s provide hands-on STEAM programs, introduce people to astronomy, operate Whistler Observatory and protect the dark skies above Red Lodge.
Whether you give your time, expertise or financial support, you're helping create experiences that can change what someone believes is possible.
